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Introducing Data Science Stack: set up an ML environment with 3 commands on Ubuntu

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, today announced the general availability of Data Science Stack (DSS), an out-of-the-box solution for data science that enables ML environments on your AI workstation. It is fully open source, free to use and native to Ubuntu. It is also accessible on other Linux distributions, on Windows using Windows Subsystem Linux (WSL), and on macOS with Multipass.

Announcing Authd: OIDC authentication for Ubuntu Desktop and Server

Today we are announcing the general availability of Authd, a new authentication daemon for Ubuntu that allows direct integration with cloud-based identity providers for both Ubuntu Desktop and Server. Authd is available free of charge on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. At launch, Authd supports Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) identity provider, with additional providers, including a white label OIDC provider, to be introduced in the future.

25 Linux Logs to Collect and Monitor

While “America runs on Dunkin”, IT increasingly runs on Linux. Between being open-source and highly customizable, everything from video games to enterprise servers can run on Linux. When cloud services took over the corporate IT environment, they brought Linux with them in the form of virtual servers and containers. Meanwhile, developers increasingly use Linux-based Docker to containerize applications and Kubernetes to manage the deployments.

Understand how the Cyber Resilience Act will impact device manufacturers

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a European Union legislation that will enter into force in 2027. Its overall goal is to make devices safer by implementing more rigorous cybersecurity, documentation, and vulnerability reporting requirements for the IT industry. The CRA is especially relevant for device manufacturers, who will need to ensure devices are secure throughout the product lifecycle.

Ubuntu Community | 20 years of Ubuntu

A lot has changed in the past two decades. A lot of new releases, new platforms and even a few new logos along the way. One thing stayed the same: the heart of Ubuntu. A global community of users, enthusiasts and contributors all helping to spread the mission of changing the world through open-source software. We couldn't have done it without you.

Essential Linux Logs To Monitor for System Health

Linux is an open-source operating system kernel originally created in 1991. It has a reputation for being versatile, stable, and secure, hence its wide use on computing devices, beginning from servers and mainframes down to desktop computers, smartphones, and embedded devices. The broad uses for Linux and its popularity have led to the demand for effective monitoring.

Ubuntu Community | 20 years of Ubuntu

A lot has changed in the past two decades. A lot of new releases, new platforms and even a few new logos along the way. One thing stayed the same: the heart of Ubuntu. A global community of users, enthusiasts and contributors all helping to spread the mission of changing the world through open-source software. We couldn't have done it without you.

Create an EKS Cluster with Ubuntu Pro Using eksctl

Setting up an EKS cluster with Ubuntu Pro has never been easier, thanks to eksctl. In this brief tutorial, we'll walk you through the simplest way to create an EKS cluster with Ubuntu Pro, using the latest version of eksctl. Why choose Ubuntu Pro? Ubuntu Pro on EKS provides enhanced security features tailored for your enterprise needs. From Kernel Livepatch, which keeps your kernel secure without requiring node reboots, to ESM-Apps, ensuring your containers run with fully supported open-source software from Ubuntu's repositories—all backed by Canonical's active security maintenance.

What is the Cyber Resilience Act?

The Cyber Resilience Act is an upcoming European Union legislation that aims to implement more rigorous cybersecurity commitments, documentation, and vulnerability reporting requirements for the IT industry. The legislation would apply to developers, distributors, manufacturers and retailers of hardware, devices, software, applications, and other “products with digitally connected elements” sold within the EU. The requirements you need to meet depend on the CRA classification of products.